Barbara Valorose

Barbara Valorose obituary, Dracut, MA

Barbara Valorose

Barbara Valorose Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edgar J. Racicot Funeral Home on Dec. 29, 2024.

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Mrs. Barbara Ann (Markey) Valorose, 80, of Dracut passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Lowell General Hospital. Born in Lawrence, she had been an area resident all her life. Barbara was passionate about her family and friends, a matriarch always caring for the well-being and connections of those close to her. A proud graduate of Merrimack College, Barbara's ethics and talents were employed as a cost accountant and controller. She always enjoyed various crafts, quilting, and a good card game. She fought back against Parkinson's with the love and support of her husband of 58 years Robert Valorose and her friends at Rock Steady Boxing Boston. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Valorose; two sons, Christopher Valorose and his wife Kerri, and Scott Valorose and his wife Rebecca; sister, Janice Donovan; eight grandchildren, Meghan, Mollie, Samantha, Andrea, Jonathan, Amanda, Lauren, and Lindsay; and extended family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Barbara's memory to Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. at www.rocksteadyboxing.org/support-us or by mail to Rock Steady Boxing, Inc., Attn: Andrea Mallory, Director of Development, 6847 Hillsdale Court, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Edgar J. Racicot Inc. Funeral Home, 1400 Broadway Rd., Dracut. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 6:00 pm. Online condolences may be shared at www.racicotfuneralhome.com.

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December 30, 2024

Dear Bob,
I was taken aback this morning when I learned of Barbara´s passing. She was one of the first fellow fighters I met when I joined RSB-B over 6 1/2 years ago. I truly appreciated her welcoming me then, and will always remember her fondly. My heart goes out to you and your family for the loss of her.
Sincerely,
Kerry Moore

Paula Fournier

December 30, 2024

Dear Bob, I am so sorry to hear about Barbara´s passing. Please be assured that she,and you and your family are in my prayers. She was a friend to me at Rocksteady Boxing,and I´ll always treasure her friendship.

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